The local directory / United States
Coverage splits toward the metros: Charlotte holds 19 of North Carolina's 35 bookshop listings and Raleigh 9, with Matthews at 2 and single entries in Belmont, Mt Holly, and Davidson. Hours, stock, and whether a shop gift-wraps or offers a teacher discount vary by store, so confirm those with the shop before you buy.
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Book store
A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Secondhand music, books, games & more”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
9903 E Independence BlvdBook store
A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
301 S McDowell St Ste 125-1725Book store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Mainstay for books, magazines & more”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
4020 Sharon RdBook store
A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Mainstay for books, magazines & more”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
3327 Pineville-Matthews RdBook store
A Book store in this directory; its Google listing says “Mainstay for books, magazines & more”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
436 Daniels St Ste A0107Book store
Its Google listing describes it as “Mainstay for books, magazines & more”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
8837 Craver RdBook store
Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
7 N Main StBook store
Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
323 Blake StUsed book store
Listed on Google Maps as a Used book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
3040 Eastway Dr BBook store
A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
600 W Cabarrus St #107Children's store
A Children's store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
4400 Sharon Rd K07CBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
Central High Building, 1141 Elizabeth Ave Suite 250Book store
Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
2800 Campus Ridge RdBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
104 S Main StUsed book store
A Used book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
4011 Atlantic AveComic book store
Its Google Maps listing places it under Comic book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
417 Pecan AveBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store — “Not-for-profit coffee shop & bookstore”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
1133 N Wendover RdChildren's clothing store
Its Google listing describes it as “Used clothes, toys & more”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
3407 Pineville-Matthews Rd #600Book store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
430 Hill StBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
126 S Main StBook store
Listed on Google Maps as a Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
415 Brooks StBook store
Its Google Maps listing places it under Book store. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
4139 Park RdBook store
A Book store listed on Google Maps. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
4209-100 Lassiter Mill RdUsed book store
Its Google listing describes it as “Funky little used book specialty shop”. Independent bookshops sell books, cards, and often gift cards or staff picks — a reliable teacher gift; many wrap or add a note on request.
3201 Hillsborough StNo. The 35 listings, updated September 14, 2026, reflect what this directory covers, weighted toward Charlotte and Raleigh; they are not a census of the state's bookshops. The count also says nothing about inventory, hours, gift wrapping, or teacher discounts — call the shop to check those.
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